Non ho ancora fatto le analisi del sangue di inizio gravidanza, quindi ancora non so se sarò negativa alla toxoplasmosi anche questa volta (con la seconda gravidanza si procede in modo molto più rilassato nei tempi, devo dire). Andrò martedì dal momento che ho appuntamento per un altro esame e farò così tutto nella stessa mattinata. Immagino che essendo negativa 2 anni fa, e quindi non avendo avuto contatti con l'infezione in 32 anni, è molto probabile che sia negativa anche questa volta. Comunque, mi sto attenendo alle norme igieniche che quasi tutte le gestanti conoscono (le fortunate che risultano positive sono davvero una minoranza!). Devo dire che questa volta sono molto più sportiva, avendo because the risk is very low after all, for having acquired through practice and reading on the subject even a little more common sense. I must say that the first time I was very balanced, as always take it with rationality, according to the instructions of doctors without paranoia (such as rejecting a risotto at the restaurant if there was parsley on ...).
In recent days, chatting with a friend, I learned of an article which says that in fact the sodium hypochlorite (ie Amuchina) is useless. I did a search on the net and I think the article in question is this . Unfortunately I can not download the article comprehensive (and paid), but the conclusion of the abstract says it all:
"Results of the chemical exposure experiments indicated sodium hypochlorite That Neither ozone nor inactivate T. gondii oocysts Effectively, Even When used at High Concentrations."
In Italian: The results of the chemical exposure experiments indicate that neither bleach nor ozone effectively inactivates oocysts of T. gondii, even when used at high concentrations.
The Toxoplasma gondii (The figure is taken from Wikipedia) is a protozoan parasite that causes toxoplasmosis just the men. How to explain all pregnant women, is transmitted by cats who become infected by eating the flesh of small rodents. The protozoan parasite reproduces in the intestines of the cat, the oocysts are passed in the feces of cats and can be ingested by another animal or rarely man.
A research has shown that the coexistence between cats and humans is a major risk factor for the infection of Toxoplasma, but it is much more risky to eat raw or undercooked meat , sausages, vegetables washed hurt or unpasteurized dairy products.
What we say is therefore to avoid meat and blood sausage, I heard about the ham disagreement. In fact it seems that it is sending secure, controlled, hygiene and salt content should reduce the risk to almost zero. In practice, the San Daniele or Parma should be safe, maybe a craft better not. I, however, I avoid it or risk, after just nine months, and as I said - scolding - the beginning of the first pregnancy my doctor "do not eat ham, fresh things to eat !!!". As for the sausage, especially the craft should be avoided, however, can also give other parasitic infections and in any case is a food that is not generally healthy. Being forced to make unless pregnant at the end I think it's a good thing. Give up meat with the blood I weigh more, but they are 9 months, will pass ...
regard to fruit and vegetables, I always washed very well with the fruit peel at home, to be honest I have not created too much trouble to eat out, for example at the table, because both the peel. In the case of , strawberries, cherries, tomatoes, etc.. I washed them with Amuchina home away from home while trying to avoid, but without becoming paranoid. The salad I ate very very rarely because the idea of \u200b\u200bputting in Amuchina, rinse it, squeeze it etc.. I felt a complication exaggerated and I opted for the cooked vegetables.
Well, now I find that in fact the Amuchina is useless. What we really need to do is rinse and rub, because the cysts go away for mechanical removal. In this, however I think the Amuchina helps because it forces you to rinse long, baking soda - which is not a disinfectant - but helps remove impurities and certainly will not hurt either. E 'likely to bagged salads in the supermarket, washed with industrial techniques to ensure the hygiene and storage in bags, are safe from this point of view - among other things are kept in a nitrogen atmosphere, to avoid the proliferation of microorganisms that would go bad before ... God knows that is not a factor that increases its security?
So, in conclusion I believe that I will continue to wash in Amuchina, you never know, strawberries and tomatoes (both because it does not cost anything), I'll be careful to rub and rinse everything well, and I will continue to live it with confidence and good sense as I have always done.
do not agree with who I say you should not care, because "once did anyone pay attention to these things and the children were born the same." These people say that when many children born with mental retardation or other neurological problems and no one knew why. In addition it is likely that once the infection was more widespread, since the conditions of hygiene, controls on food were less accurate, and it is likely that many mothers were already positive before pregnancy. Anyway, the doctor tells me to be careful but not alarmed because I do not follow this prescription?
Regarding the article that I quoted at the beginning of the post but I'd like to hear advice from someone who knows more than me. Anyone who wants to add information on the subject is welcome! ;-)
